Hats by Style - Find all the Hat Styles we offer at Village Hats Hats By Style Home / Hats by Style Hats by Style Are you looking to buy hats? You've come to the right place. We have the best selection of hats and caps online. You can view your recently viewed items here. Customer Service UK phone: 0844 357 7614 International phone: +44 208 900 9480 © 2016 Village Hats | ecommerce by Paraspar Size Guide General Size Guide - Check individual products Make sure you get the right size by checking our size guide. Please note, we put the sizing info of each hat on the product page. Our Newsletter Hat Styles Glossary – Styles & Types of Hats Hat Styles Glossary – Styles & Types of Hats Hats Glossary Interested in learning more about the most common hat styles? Trying to think of all the hat names and styles on your own is difficult, especially since there are similarities between many designs. Check out this glossary of hat styles names and popular hat materials to get all the details you want in one easy guide.

Hat Styles Glossary Ascot Cap: A hard, men's cap similar to the driver cap or ivy cap styles, but with a sturdier and rounded shape. Ascot caps are sometimes referred to as Cuffley Caps. Baseball Cap: A soft cap with a long, stiffened bill (may be curved or straight), sometimes fastened in the back with an adjuster made of Velcro, plastic or elastic. Basque Beret: A flat, round headpiece usually woven in one section, fitted and featuring a leather sweatband. Basque Berets get their name from the Basque people, inhabitants of the Pyrenees in Northern Spain and Southern France. Beanie: A small, rounded skull cap, cut to fit the head. One popular hat style is the propeller hat, colorful and featuring a spinning propeller at the top of the crown. Bucket Hat: A soft, crushable and packable hat, featuring a wide and downwards sloping brim. Cadet Cap or Army Cap: A soft cap with a long, stiffened and curved bill. The Cadet cap or Army cap is similar to a baseball cap, except that the body is longer and more shallow than a baseball cap.

This hat is reminiscent of a train conductor's cap. Cloche Hat: A fitted, bell-shaped hat made popular in the 1920s. Cloche hats were designed to be worn down on the forehead, with the wearer's eyes barely showing underneath the brim. Deerstalker Cap: A cap that resembles two baseball caps back-to-back, with earflaps coming down over the sides. The flaps can often be flipped up and tied at the peak of the crown. This hat style is typically worn by hunters in rural areas or associated with detectives like Sherlock Holmes . Derby Hat or Bowler Hat: A hard-felt hat with a rounded crown and a flared brim, first manufactured in 1849 to protect gamekeepers from low-hanging branches while on horseback. Derby hats or Bowler hats replaced Top Hats as the most popular men's hat in the late 19th century. Driver Cap or Ivy Cap: A rounded cap with a small brim and a heightened peak in the back. Many Driver caps or Ivy caps come with a sewn or button-snap front brim and are sometimes referred to as a Jeff cap, golf cap, or flat cap.

Eight Quarter Cap or Newsboy Cap: A fully rounded cap with a small brim, with the body often times divided into eight panels with a buttoned top. Eight Quarter caps and newsboy caps are sometimes referred to as a baker boy cap, apple cap, eight panel cap, or Gatsby cap. Fedora Hat: A hat creased lengthwise down the crown and generally pinched in the front of the crown on both sides. The brim goes all the way around the hat (either contoured or a flexible front snap), often times with a hat band separating the brim and the crown. Fez Hat: A red or black felt hat in the shape of a truncated cone, with a tassel hanging from the center of the crown. It is originally of Turkish origin, but has been associated with many religious and ethnic groups in the Ottoman Empire during the 19th Century. Fur Felt: A felt body of a hat, made from the soft under-fur of an animal, primarily rabbit or beaver. Fur felt hats are naturally water repellent, softer and more durable than wool felt, and have more longevity than wool felt hats.

Gambler Hat: A hat that has elements of an outback, western, and homburg. Named after popular riverboat gamblers from the early 20th Century, gambler hats feature oval/telescope shaped crowns and slightly flared brims that are contoured downwards in the front and rear. Gaucho Hat: A flat top and flat brim hat, featuring a chin-cord that tied underneath, associated with the Gaucho people of South America, sometimes referred to as the "South America Cowboy". Gob Hat: Associated with sailors and U.S. Navy members of the past, these white, cotton twill hat have a four part crown and an all-around upturn brim. Greek Fisherman Cap: Made of wool, leather, canvas, or cotton, the general shape of the Greek Fisherman cap features an extended brim and peaked front crown. The staple fishermen's cap in the early 1900s, the Greek style features traditional braiding on the front brim. The Fiddler cap is plain on the brim. Harris Tweed: Luxury pure virgin wool fabric that is woven in the island of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

The wool is hand woven, and is warmer and more durable than basic wool production. Homburg Hat: A classic homburg hat features a creased or center-dent crown and a flared all around brim. The crown and brim are separated by a hat band. This formal hat, once more popular than the fedora in Europe and America, became popular by the hot film, “The Godfather.” Jockey Cap: Named after a traditional riding cap worn by jockeys on horses, the contemporary style resembles a baseball cap, except with a stingy brim. Kentucky Derby Hat: Having been a popular Derby Day accessory for nearly 200 years, Kentucky Derby hats offer a new take on the classic women's big brim hat by adding a variety of adornments including silk ribbons, feathers, flowers, and more. Military Beret: A style of the beret made popular by military forces in the 20th Century. Unlike the French Basque Beret, Military Berets are one piece and flat on the top with a classic leather binding around the rim. Milliner and Millinery Hat: Milliner is a traditional hatter who designs, makes, sells, or trims hats and dresses.

Milliners would sometimes take old clothing and remake into newer looking articles. Outback Hat: Generally referred to as the Australian version of the American cowboy hat, the brim is elongated and turned downward in the front and back. The outback hat sometimes features a chin-cord that ties underneath. Panama Straw: Although hand woven in Ecuador, Panama straw got its name because it was often transported by the Spaniards through the Panama Channel. After the straw is picked, it is cooked in big bowls before woven. The durability and fineness of the weave is what sets Panama Straw apart from regular paper braids. Pith Helmet: A lightweight hat made from cork or pith, designed to protect the wearer's head from the sun. Porkpie Hat or Be-Bop Hat: A pork pie or be-bop hat has a telescope or oval crown and a flat brim. Originating in the mid-19th Century, they are most commonly associated with Jazz players. Pub/Duckbill Cap: A pub cap or duckbill cap is similar to a driver cap and ivy cap, but the brim is folded inwards some, similar to an old-fashioned baseball cap.

The brim is sewn to the rest of the body, created a more streamline fit than a basic driver and ivy cap. Raffia Straw: A popular straw hat for women in the summer because the flexibility allows for easy packing and is made from durable and flexible palm native to regions of Madagascar and Central and South America. Safari Hat: A type of fedora with a bigger brim that is generally downturned all around, creating a more casual style and protecting the face and neck from the sun. Stovepipe Hat: A type of top hat where the crown is straight all the way across, unlike the flared style of a mad-hatter top hat. This hat was made popular in the U.S. by Abraham Lincoln. Top Hat: Tall, flat-crowned, and broad-brimmed, most commonly worn during the 19th and early 20th Centuries. Today the top hat is more worn for formal occasions. Toyo/Paper Braid Straw: The most common of basic straw hats made from twisted rice paper that is formed into strong fibers. Toyo straw is light, durable, and comfortable and unless treated with chemicals, toyo is not meant to be worn in the rain.

Trilby: A style of fedora that generally has a shorter brim, deep indented crown, and a pinch in the front. Visor: A style of cap made to protect the eyes and face from the sun. A visor generally has no crown, and is fastened in the back with adjustable Velcro or ribbon tie. Western Hat or Cowboy Hat: A defining piece of attire for farm and ranch workers in Western and Southern U.S., Canada, and Northern Mexico. Became a part of popular culture with the spring of western movies during the mid-20th Century. Today, cowboy hats are a part of fashion all across the country. Common Materials Used to Make Hats Glossary: Camel Hair: Specialty fiber woven into haircloth, generally coarse and inflexible. When blended with wool or taken from the pure undercoat, camel hair becomes quite plush and soft. Haircloth is taken from the undercoat when camels molt in the warmer seasons. Cashmere: Sometimes referred to as Pashmina. Taken from the Cashmere goat, the wool is fine in texture, strong, soft, and light. It is extremely warm when used in garments.

Murino Wool: Hats in the Belfry's own term for the fur felt-like finish of a hat. Through the steaming and brushing process during production, murino-finished hats have the soft feel and look of fur felt, without harming any animals in the process. Silk: Natural protein fibers woven into textiles for production. The naturally strong absorbent qualities make silk comfortable to wear in warm weather. The low conductivity keeps warm air from escaping your head, making it also desirable in the winter. Worsted Wool: Long, fine staple wool that is spun to create worsted yarn. The wool is brushed before woven, creating a finish that is extremely soft and light weight, but just as warm as regularly prepared wool. Worsted wool is more durable than regular wool felt. Hat Styles Hat Styles Part of a Hat Diagram There are two main parts to hat: the crown and the brim. The crown is the part that fits over your head. Crowns come in various heights, depending on style. The brim is the edge of the hat that the crown is attached to. At the bottom of the crown is typically a band that secures the hat on your head. The crown can be pushed in at several different places for variation.

Depressions on the sides of the crown are called indentations, and the depression on the top of the crown is called a crease. The crease can reverse itself so its center points upward, instead of into the hat. Indentations and creases vary in depth. In fact, some hats donít have a crease in the crown -- these hats may be rounded or flat on top. The brim can vary in width from narrow to wide. A snapped brim is one with edges bent to point down or up. The most common snapped hats are pointed downwards in the front and upwards in the back. The brim can be rolled, so that the very edge of the brim is rounded up and towards the crown. Additionally, hat edges can be folded so that they stand at a right angle to the brim. A band occupies the space where the brim meets the crown. It can be in different colors and widths. Hats can be worn tilted, to the sides, back, or front, or a combination of several angles. These variables account for the vast majority of mensí hat styles. Hat Styles Click the hats below to learn more about each individual style.

To understand the history behind these famous hat styles, visit our Hat Style Timeline . Bowler The Bowler is a hard, felt hat popularized in 19th century England as the hat of choice for the working class. It was the bowler, not the cowboy hat, that can first claim the title of “hat that won the West.” Most Americans that headed westward after the Civil War wore it. It was the “go-to” hat for men west of the Mississippi until at least the turn of the 20th century. The Bowler is hard enough to grant a fair amount of protection to its wearer. It has a medium-sized crown, rounded at the top. The brim is narrow and rolled all the way around. The band is often the same color as hat, which is traditionally black. Ivy Cap Also known as the flat cap or cab driver’s cap, the ivy cap dates definitely to 16th century England. In an effort to spur domestic wool production, Parliament decreed that all men, with the exception of nobility, had to wear a wool cap. The bill only lasted 20 years, but the ivy cap had already solidified its status as a middle and lower class staple.

Though it was also worn by the upper class in less urban environments, it was considered a staple for the working class in 19th century England. It was Irish immigrants, especially, who brought the hat to America. Currently, ivy caps are popular with certain groups, like some punk cultures, hip-hop artists, and older men of certain nationalities. Most recently, the 2008 US Olympic team wore white flat caps designed by Ralph Lauren. The ivy cap is a close-fitting cap with a stiff brim in the front. The cap material doubles over on top of the brim. The top forms almost a right angle with the back. It’s traditionally made from wool or tweed. Fedora Like many other mens’ hats, the fedora was most popular in earlier years: specifically, the first half of the 20th century. It was a special hallmark of actors and singers in the 1940s and 1950s. However, it has resurfaced in the past decade or two, probably thanks to Indiana Jones. The fedora is a soft felt hat with a medium-size crown, with both indents and a crease.

The extent of the indents and creases vary with model. The brim is medium-width, and is usually either snapped down in the front and up at the back, or completely flat. Boater The boater , a somewhat formal hat, has always been summer attire. It reached its peak of popularity around the turn of the 20th century, when it was worn by sailors and boaters. Today, its use is mostly limited to nautical or sailing contexts, like rowing. The boater is a straw hat with short crown, flat on top without creases or indents. It’s very round, with a medium-width flat brim. It often features a thick band in a bright color. Trilby The trilby is a style of fedora. The name was coined after a stage adaption of the novel Trilby, performed right at the turn of the 20th century, in which a female character wore the hat. It was once an informal hat for the upper class, but became widespread in the 1950s and 1960s, as wearing other, higher-crowned hats was no longer practical in cars.

The trilby is usually made of felt and features a low crown and a narrow brim. It’s always snapped down in the front while the back is either snapped up or folded up at a right angle. Like the fedora, it has indentations and creases; typically the crease is very strong. The band can be a contrasting or similar color. Cowboy The cowboy hat followed the bowler as the typical hat of the Western man. The cowboy hat as we know it wasn’t invented until 1865, by John Batterson Stetson. The first model was called “The Boss of the Plains,” and it was a high-crowned, wide-brimmed hat without any indents or creases in the crown. The spread of the cowboy hat relies as much on popular culture and Eastern perceptions of the West as it does the actual hat-wearing habits of cowboys. However, that’s not to discount the usefulness and eventual dominance of the cowboy hat among ranchers. The felt was waterproof and the shape of the crease and indents could be adjusted for the climate, to either hold air in or dispel it.

It became a symbol of rodeo clowns, some police units, Western entertainers like Buffalo Bill, and characters in Western movies. It was a hat designed for use in the West, and eventually became synonymous with it. There are many variations on the cowboy hat, most of them adjusting either the indent and crease pattern, or the brim roll or snap. All of them, however, share at least two characteristics: a high crown and a wide brim. When wet, felt can be adjusted, and will stay in the shape that it dries in, so many different styles of cowboy hat crowns emerged. Many were particular to certain ranges or ranches. Cowboy brims range from flat brims, to edges that are completely rolled over, to sides folded at a right angle. They usually feature a slight snapping down in front and up in back. Cowboy bands are often decorative and made of leather or ribbon. Top Hat The top hat was once linked directly to the upper class. Now, it’s worn mostly to events that require white tie or morning dress, the latter of which has almost disappeared in the United States. It’s a stiff hat made of silk, with a tall, flat crown.

Some hats are tapered inversely, so the top of their crown is slightly broader than the crown at the brim. The brim is medium width and rolled all the way around. They can be white, gray, or black, with a band color that matches. Porkpie The Porkpie originated in the mid-19th century as ladies’ hat, but would later become popular with a variety of groups in the next 100 years. It was worn by British male socialites, American Civil War soldiers, jazz musicians, and the Jamaican predecessors to skinheads. The porkpie, made from felt or straw, is notable for its short crown with a small-to-medium brim. There are no indentations, but typically a circular crease on the top. The crease is usually reversed, so that the crown appears at the top. The brim is usually flat or slightly rolled all the way around. Homburg The Homburg is a less formal alternative to the top hat. It was made fashionable by Edward VII in the late 19th century and remained popular among the upper class in Britain for half a century. Its most recent attention came when Al Pacino wore one in the Godfather movies.

The Homburg features a medium crown with a crease in the top but usually no indentation. The medium brim is rolled all the way around, with the sides slightly snapped up. The Homburg’s band is usually the same color as the hat. Ascot The ascot is a hat that is similar to the ivy cap but features a hard and round shape whereas the ivy is distinguished by its soft form. Also known as Cuffley caps, ascots are typically made of wool felt and worn in the cooler months. Ascots are most commonly seen in solid colors, however tweed and patchwork styles are becoming more popular. Panama The Panama hat is named after the Isthmus of Panama, where gold miners from California, and later Teddy Roosevelt, discovered the hats and adopted them. However, they originated in Ecuador, and were merely shipped to the rest of the world from Panama. They reached their popularity in the 19th century among South Americans, but later became known as the go-to vacation hat for American men. They were much cooler than felt hats and could be folded without damage. The hats receded in popularity, like most hats, in the second half of the 20th century.

The Panama is like the straw version of the fedora. It has a medium height crown and medium width brim. The crown usually has a crease on the top and may have indentations. The brim can be fairly flat or slightly snapped at the front. The band is typically black. 9 Classic Hat Styles For The Modern Man | Buying Guide To Men’s Hats Classics 9 Classic Hat Styles For The Modern Man | Buying Guide To Men’s Hats Classics Ignore, for a moment, the changing winds of fashion. Classic hats — the kinds of hats our grandfathers used to wear — have had their ups and downs in popular culture. Sometimes they’re in, sometimes they’re out; sometimes they’re co-opted by a particular entertainer or subculture. None of that matters much. If you want to wear a hat, wear a hat. They’re comfortable, practical, and a good way to add a touch of personal style to your outfit. A high-quality hat is a fantastic addition to any man’s wardrobe. That said — if you’re going to wear a hat, wear one well. Defining a “Classic” Hat Remember, for most of the history of men’s style, hats were functional articles of clothing.

They needed to look good, but they also needed to keep off sun, rain, and wind. From those practical necessities, we get the classic style of men’s hat. Don’t get too hung up on details here, but broadly speaking a “classic” men’s hat refers to the stiff-sided, structured styles popular in the middle 20th century. Most share the same basic elements, in different angles and proportions: felt material (typically wool) a circular brim a band or ribbon around the base of the crown Different styles of hats are usually nothing more than variations in the sizes and shapes of the brim and crown. There are a few outliers (soft flat caps, for example), but most classic hat styles fall into the stiff-sided felt family. 9 Classic Hat Styles To Consider Buying Down into the nitty gritty. Do you know your homburgs from your porkpies? If not, don’t sweat it. We’ve got all the specifics here. 1. Fedora This is what most people think about when they think of classic men’s hats. It’s such an iconic style that low-grade manufacturers will call just about anything with a brim and a fixed crown a “fedora,” regardless of accuracy.

For the purist, though, a fedora is a felt hat with pinched sides and a lengthwise crease down the crown. That gives the front a roughly wedge-like shape, though it can be molded to the wearer’s taste. One of the big advantages of a fedora — and one of the reasons for the style’s widespread popularity — is the wide, flexible brim. Fedora brims are flat, with no constructed edge or curl, and can be bent up or down as the wearer pleases. The flexible brim gives the fedora a little more versatility than a stiffer style. It can be tilted down over the eyes for a hidden, mysterious look, or angled slightly upward for a more open profile. 2. Trilby A trilby is little more than a shortened, angular fedora (and is sometimes called a “crumpled fedora,” although the term is old-fashioned these days). It has the same crown shape as a fedora, but the back is shorter than the front, creating an angle. Trilbys are typically worn with the brim snapped downward in front and upward in back, adding to the impression of a narrowing angle at the back of the hat.

The brim is smaller than on a fedora, usually only an inch or so wide. The style dates back to the turn of the 20th century, but in the 21st century it saw a revival as a youth style, particularly in music culture. 3. Homburg The fedora’s dressier cousin, the homburg is your best bet for a formal business look. It has the same creased crown, but without the pinches at the sides, and the brim is stiffer and has a slightly upturned lip all the way around. This is still the go-to dress hat of businessmen, politicians, and other well-to-do gentlemen in the western world. 4. Porkpie A shorter style (and therefore a good one for men who are already tall), a porkpie has a flattened top without a crease down the center. It is pinched at the sides like a fedora, creating a slightly triangular or wedge-shaped front. The brim is usually small, and turned up around the edge. 5. Bowler/Derby The two names mean the same thing: a stiff, rounded dome of a crown with no creasing or pinching, and a short brim curled up at the sides.

Pop culture has made the bowler hat into a stuffy British icon, but its origins are working-class, and it is considered less formal than styles like the homburg and the fedora. 6. Western Hats Broadly speaking, Western hats are high-crowned, wide-brimmed hats. The most common style have a “double crown,” where the felt is stiffened with a crease down the center and a dimple on either side of the crown, but other shapes are possible as well. The origins of the style are practical, but these days fine felt cowboy hats (with the Stetson brand leading the way) are just as much a fashion piece as anything else. They are somewhat more “macho” and less formal than other styles. 7. Panama Hats Confusingly, Panama hats come from Ecuador (they were shipped to Panama to be sold to sailors and workers on the Panama Canal in the early 20th century, and the name stuck). The weaving is an art form, and true Panama hats cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars — and they’re well worth the price for men in hot, humid climates.

Most Panama hats are shaped like fedoras or triblys, but they are made from woven palm leaves or straw instead of felt. The flexible weave can be crumpled or rolled up and still retain its shape, and unlike most straw hats it can endure many soakings and dryings without distorting in shape. Panama hats are slightly more relaxed than their felt counterparts, but that makes them ideally suited to the lightweight styles and loosened formality of tropical climates. 8. Boater Flat-topped straw hats with a wide brim, boaters are mostly novelty items these days, but are still considered appropriate (and desirable) attire for rowing and regatta events. Many barbershop quartets wear them, as well. While you won’t usually see them outside those settings, they are technically still a perfectly acceptable summer alternative to a fedora or a homburg. If you want to wear one with a summer suit, more power to you. 9. Top Hats The only modern use for a top hat (outside of costuming) is as the accompaniment to morning dress or white tie.

Morning dress, the daytime formal standard, calls for a light-colored hat (usually dove gray), while white tie, worn at night, calls for a black hat. Unless you happen to attend a lot of formal events, or you need a top hat professionally (as with some coach drivers), it’s probably not worth investing in one. Men's Hats - Trilby - Fedoras - hats.com Men's Hats Men's Hats Trilby - Fedoras Featuring distinctive high crowns -typically with a cutout crown like a teardrop crown-, trilbies provide a sharp look and attitude. Trilbies have modern, trendy fashion designs that set them apart from more traditional fedoras. Shop our brands like Bailey of Hollywood, Country Gentleman, Borsalino, Barbisio, and Kangol to find the trilby that is just right for you! The sleek, classic, sophisticated look of a fedora hat brings to mind iconic figures -both fictitious and real- such as Don Draper, Indiana Jones, Frank Sinatra, and Michael Jackson. In recent years, celebrities like Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, and Johnny Depp have maintained their fashionable status by donning street-chic fedoras.

Reinvent your look with a hat from our collection of quality brand names, including: Bailey of Hollywood, Borsalino, Barbisio, Kangol, Bollman Hat Company, and Kaminski XY. Start shopping our incredible selection of colors, styles, patterns, and fabrics and find the perfect fedora to fit your fashion. Go classic with a brown or black fedora hat, or get a little more colorful and choose from a vast array of hues including: blue, tan, gray, green, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. Attributes like the brim type (like snap brim, flat brim, turn up, etc.) and crown style (center dent, pinch front, open, etc.) are the details that true hat lovers look at in fine fedoras to get the right style. Find the perfect fedora by browsing our mens, ladies, and kids fedoras today!

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| eBay What Is a Trilby Hat? Share January 26, 2016 The first person to wear a trilby hat was the lead actress in a British stage adaptation of George du Maurier's novel Trilby in 1894. The character she played, Trilby O'Ferrall, was an Irish model living in Belle Epoque Paris. While the hat that bore the name of this tragic female figure would eventually become a menswear staple of the early to mid 20th century, as of late trilby hats have been resurrected for use by women as well as by men. The trilby is now regarded as a fashion-forward accessory for 21st century trendsetters of both genders. Types of Trilby Hats In essence, only one type of trilby hat exists. That's because, by nature, the trilby is defined by certain unchanging characteristics. A trilby hat has a sharp, dented crown and a narrow brim.

It also has a band above its brim; in some cases this band matches the material from which the rest of the hat is made, while in others the band is made from a grosgrain material. Trilby hats were traditionally made of rabbit or beaver felt, but today are often made from such materials as wool felt, tweed , straw, or even leather . The trilby is often compared to (and confused with) the fedora , which, like the trilby, reached its peak popularity in the early to mid 20th century. Fedoras differ from trilbies in that fedoras have wider brims and less-sharp crowns. The trilby is also similar in style to the homburg , which has a dented crown and a slightly curled brim, and the Tyrolean hat , which, like the trilby, has a narrow brim and a crown that ends in a point. To the untrained eye, the differences can be difficult to discern. This accounts for the fact that many people see trilbies and assume that they're fedoras. A prime example involves crooner Frank Sinatra , who is often cited for his keen fashion sense and stylish fedoras.

What many casual observers fail to realize, however, is that the pointed, thin-brimmed trilby -- and not the fedora -- was actually Sinatra's hat of choice. Advantages of Trilby Hats Because trilby hats require less material than do fedoras, they are often less expensive than their counterparts in mid 20th-century style. The structure of a trilby is also able to accommodate cheaper fabrics, contributing to the hat's comparatively low cost. The trilby's compactness can also be an advantage in the sense that the trilby is easy to carry around and wear. The trilby initially became popular in part because its crown was low enough to allow the wearer to keep it on while driving in a car. The trilby fits securely on the head, so today's trilby owners don't have to worry about their hats falling victim to low doorways or sudden gusts of wind. Potential Problems with Trilby Hats One potential problem with trilby hats involves a matter that's subjective in nature. Some people deride the trilby as a less-fashionable cousin of the fedora.

The rationale behind this point of view is that the fedora, with its wider brim, does a better job of mirroring the broad shoulders of a man than does the trilby, which has a smaller brim and can therefore create an unbalanced appearance, especially when worn by a broad-shouldered person. However, the same characteristic that some people believe makes the trilby unsuitable for wear by larger persons can also make it appropriate for smaller-statured people. Though the trilby had its origins in the late 19th century and fell in and out of favor throughout the 20th century, the resurgent interest in retro culture has brought about a boost in the trilby's popularity. eBay is a great place to start your search for this accessory. Whether you choose a modern-made trilby or one that has its origins during the hat's heyday, you'll be on the cutting edge of vintage style. Tags: Deerstalker Hats - Buy Deerstalker - Sherlock Holmes Hats online £132.00 Deerstalker Hats at Village Hats Village Hats uses live stock feeds so all our deerstalker hats available to order are in stock and ready for despatch.

If you're having difficulty choosing from our huge selection of deerstalker hats, you can use our on-site filtering tool at the top of the page. The drop down boxes allow you to search our deerstalker hats by colour, size, price and brand. Don't forget we offer free standard shipping within the UK for the delivery of every deerstalker hat we stock. So don't be shy - get a couple. Colour Homburg Hat - Past, Present & Future — Gentleman's Gazette Generally, most people do not know exactly what a Homburg hat is, and even the hat-wearing set may only know a few tidbits about the hat made famous by Edward VII. Prince of Wales Bertie in Homburg Hat ca. 1890 Despite being lesser-known, I would consider the Homburg to be a wardrobe staple in every classic gentleman’s wardrobe. Since we pride ourselves on our detailed coverage of topics not explored elsewhere, I took it upon myself to visit the city of Bad Homburg, where the hat was supposedly invented. In the following, I would like to share the origins and history of the hat, in addition to its shape variations and its future role in men’s fashion.

History of the Homburg Hat In order to find out more about the origins of this hat, I visited the hat Museum at the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) in Bad Homburg, Germany. There are several theories of how the Homburg hat was invented. Edward VII – The Inventor of the Homburg Some people suggest that the birth of the Homburg can be pin pointed to August 29, 1882, because the local newspaper Taunusbote first reported on the hat on August 30, 1882. Back then, Bad Homburg was a spa destination patronized by the rich and famous that was renowned for its healing waters. As such, Edward VII visited Bad Homburg regularly. One of the tourist sights in this exclusive town was the state of the art hat factory Möckel, where tours were organized on a regular basis. Supposedly, Edward VII ordered a Homburg hat that day, bringing visibility to the style that ultimately popularized it around the world. In my opinion, there is no doubt that he was the reason the Homburg’s fame spread around the globe.

However, it is doubtful that he invented it out of the blue that very day. Kaiser Wilhelm II with Hunting Homburg Hat The Homburg – Kaiser Wilhelm II’s Hunting Hat There are some people who claim that Edward VII was inspired by the design of a German hunting hat. In fact, Kaiser Wilhelm’s green hunting hat -as seen in the video below – has a remarkable resemblance to the Homburg hat that is worn by Edward VII in the first picture, don’t you think. ? In any case, the shapes are rather similar and it seems to be a reasonable assertion, especially given that the Kaiser also had his hats made by Möckel. Furthermore, both men spent time in Bad Homburg together and they were cousins. Apart from this argument, it is also entirely possible that the hat was actually invented by another person. That would be similar situation to the ironically named Panama Hat , which was actually invented in Ecuador. Either way, the origins of the hat may never be conclusively proven. In any case, Kaiser Wilhelm’d rather informal country hat was transformed, nearly overnight, into an elegant city hat that became extremely popular for the gentry across Europe.

Möckel benefited greatly from this development; after all, they made the first hat for the King and went on to receive a Royal Warrant in 1909. Cristiano Lobbia Hat Homburg Hat with light grey brim edge & black hat band A third theory attributes the invention of the Homburg hat to the Italian Cristiano Lobbia (1826-1876) . He was involved in battles and investigations of various kinds which earn him not always just friends. According to some, in 1869 he was attacked with a stick while he was wearing his bowler hat. Others claim he fell and his hat creased because of it. In any case, he supposedly entered Parliament with that very same hat showing a dented crease in the middle and a business savvy Florentine hatter began to make and advertise this hat as a Lobbia hat. Unfortunately, the name of the hatter remains unknown and there seems to be no other evidence for this theory. Möckel The hat factory Möckel was founded in 1806 by Johann Georg Möckel in Bad Homburg, who came from a longstanding hatmaking family.

His son was interested in machines and traveling, which resulted in his frequent discovery of new machinery at the exhibitions of the era. As such, Möckel was always at the forefront of modern hat making, and so it does not surprise that they were the first company in Bad Homburg to utilize a steam engine in 1856. By 1890, the company had 100 employees and exported their top quality hats to numerous countries. The company symbol used to be a dove with a hat in its beak, symbolizing the light weight quality of the final product. Homburg Hat and Boater in 1910 Although Möckel continued to grow through the 1920’s, the world economic crisis that began in 1929 forced the company to cease operations on December 31, 1931. The Homburg hat, of course, was still a very popular choice of men about town. In case you shop at amazon and we refer you, prices are the same as normal, we just get a small commission. Homburg Hat Styles & Shapes The Kaiser’s hunting hat was pale green with a dark headband and a curled bound brim.

Edward VII had Möckel make a more city appropriate version of the hat in grey felt. Both versions had a tapered crown and a rolled bound-edge trim of repp band. Unlike the bowler or the top hat, the Homburg was a not hard but slightly stiffened soft felt hat. Overall, it was an elegant felt hat that was not as formal as the hard hats. As such, it was often worn when strolling in town or in place of a boater hat. The picture to the right shows King Konstantin of Greece, Prince Friedrich Karl von Hessen and Prince Constantin von Schaumburg-Lippe (both princes of German duchies) wearing a Homburg hat and a boater. Churchill in Grey Homburg with lighter colored edge trim Until about 1914, the Homburg kept this position on the hat formality scale. The repp band on the brim was sometimes light grey, while the hat band was the same color or darker. Over time, the brim curl diminished, and the crown lost some height. After WWI, the hat became darker in color; black was the most popular color, especially in the 1950s.

For example, German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer would wear a black Homburg hat (in a size 57) made by Habig, an Austrian hat maker based in Vienna! With the disappearance of the top hat and bowler, the Homburg was now one of the most formal hats for daywear such as the morning coat or the stroller suit . Dwight D. Eisenhower wore a dark grey homburg hat with a stroller suit for his inauguration on January 20, 1953. In black, it was also appropriate for black tie , however it was never considered to be suitable for white tie . Anthony Eden Hat – a Homburg In Britain, Earl and politician Anthony Eden is probably the most well-known Homburg hat wearer. In fact, his black hat was so characteristic that became widely known as the Anthony Eden Hat or just the Eden Hat, although others before him – like Churchill – had worn it frequently. It must be mentioned that the Anthony Eden Hat is not a special hat in any way – it is a plain, black Homburg but for some reason that name stuck in people’s minds.

Even the fictional realm, the always dapper Hercule Poirot never leaves the house without a Homburg hat. Today, the Homburg hat remains a formal hat, though very few men wear it anymore. Personally, I own a number of Homburgs in black, grey, brown, charcoal and blue. They suit my face and they are often more appropriate than a snap brim hat, especially with business suits and a tuxedo. The next time you are at a hat store, try on a Homburg – you may like the look on you. The Lords Hat The Lord’s Hat – A Relative of the Homburg A near relative of the Homburg hat is the so-called “Lord’s Hat“. Although identical in shape, it does not have a bound brim and the crown is usually pinched. As such, it is not a true Homburg. They are difficult to find and usually only available as a custom made hat. Personally, I prefer the look with the bound brim edge because I think it looks more interesting, especially if the color of brim edge and hat band are different, but this is just personal taste.

The Future of the Homburg Hat Although you rarely see them on the streets, there will probably always be a few distinguished men who appreciate the elegance of a good Homburg hat. If you are a hat wearer, chances are you already have a few snap brims in your collection, so next time, instead of looking at a Trilby or a Pork Pie, put on a Homburg and see how it looks. I am certain you will look splendid! Do you wear Homburg hats? If so, where do you purchase them? Really enjoyed this article as I’m searching for a good homburg at the moment and have found one here in Melbourne made by a new Zealand based company Ahmed Sajeel

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